WARDELL JONES
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SKILLS Ability to maintain professional internal and external
relationships that meet company core values
Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
Knowledge of health and beauty aids and pharmaceuticals
Experience in operating a business and knowledge of writing a
business plan for success.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
THE WASH FACTORY Kankakee,Il
Owner 1999-2011
Develop a strategic plan to advance the company’s mission and
objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth.
Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency,
quality, service and cost effective management of resources.
Analyze and document business processes and problems. Develop
solutions to enhance efficiencies.
Prepare and review budget, revenue, expenses, payroll entries,
invoices and other accounting documents.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility
machinery.
Prepare store(s) for potential buyer and sale.
ON THE GO HOSIERY Chicago, Il
Sales Representative 1997-2000
Developed and maintained sales materials and current product
knowledge.
Interacted with buyers, stores, suppliers and distributors.
Worked closely with visual display staff to decide how
merchandise should be displayed to maximize customer interest
and sales.
Projected profits and sales, optimized the sales volume and
profitability of designated product areas.
Controlled stock levels based on forecasts for the season.
Analyzed previous season’s sales and reported on the current
season’s lines.
DIK DRUG CO. BurrRidge,Il
Territory Manager (Pharmaceutical) 1983-1997
Presented and sold company products and services to current
and potential clients.
Followed up on new leads and referrals resulting from field
activity.
Identified sales prospects. Cold called on prospective new
accounts and introduced company to prospective accounts.
Prepared presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
Developed and maintained sales materials and current product
knowledge.
Established and maintained current client and potential client
relationships.
Prepared paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.
EDUCATION Political Science and Business 1972
University of Illinois, Chicago, Il.
High School Diploma-(Concentration in Accounting 1970
Program)
Fenger High School, Chicago, Il
Bilingual-Spanish
Able to speak and communicate in writing in Spanish. 2000